OSHA inspectors have visited Echo Powerline LLC in Louisiana one time.
It opened on Aug 3, 2015 on a referral, in Broussard.
In all, OSHA issued 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $3,500; today they stand at $2,450, 30% less.
Among utility employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $0 penalty. Echo Powerline LLC averages $2,450 across 1 cited inspection.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.960(c)(2)(i) · Working on or near exposed energized parts |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Oct 1, 2015 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jul 27, 2015, Broussard: Hospitalization · electrical burns, unspecified · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
On 7/27/15, at 4 PM, an employee was taking out an old power line and adding a new power line on existing poles (working live) using a jumper or mechanical. The employee suffered flash burns on the arm, rib cage, right calf, feet, and body.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.960(c)(2)(i)
(2) Type of insulation. (i) When an employee uses rubber insulating gloves as insulation from energized parts (under paragraph (c)(1)(iii)(A) of this section), the employer shall ensure that the employee also uses rubber insulating sleeves. However, an employee need not use rubber insulating sleeves if:
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